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The Pressure of Consensus
The messenger's plea to Micaiah is based on popular opinion, not divine truth. Commentators explain the phrase 'with one mouth' means 'unanimously' or 'with one consent.' This highlights a timeless temptation for believers: to value consensus and pleasing powerful people over speaking the truth, especially when the truth is unpopular or challenging.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 18:12
19th Century
Bishop
The words of the prophets ... one assent. — See margin, and compare Joshua 9:2 (“they assembled ... to fight against …
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 18:12
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 18:1–34
17th Century
Minister
This history we read in 1 Kings 22. Abundant riches and honor give large opportunities of doing good, but they are attended with many snares and te…